Africa Overland Trucking, Day 6, Sesriem to Swakopmund

21 DAYS CAPE TOWN TO VICTORIA FALLS
SOUTH AFRICA, NAMIBIA, BOTSWANA & ZIMBABWE

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DAY 6: Sesriem to Swakopmund (B)

This morning after breakfast we head off in a north-westerly direction to meet the Atlantic Ocean at Walvis Bay. Our drive takes us across the Tropic of Capricorn – the ‘imaginary line’ that shows the southernmost point of direct sun, and signals the southern hemisphere’s mid-summers day. From Walvis Bay, we follow the coast for some 35 km to arrive at Namibia’s prime holiday resort - Swakopmund where we enjoy 2 nights of rest, relaxation and a little bit of adrenalin for those that are keen! Accommodation will be in dormitories for the next 2 nights, upgrades into private rooms are possible, but depend on availability and can be booked with your trip leader. 

Swakopmund Jetty

One of very beautiful spot in swakop one should never missed it. Evening at end of jetty would be a perfect place for sunset with sounds of wild sea. and if you're sea food lover then " Jetty 1905 " restaurant would be perfect spot to have lovely food. Dont ever missed this place if you're in Swakopmund. town looks lovely from end of jetty - Amarpatel (tripadvisor)

near swakopmund is a fab sand dune about 100 feet tall and magnificent. luckily it is surrounded by smaller ones so you may follow your guides instructions how do sand board down the dune. with 2x4 foot plywood you get to carry it up the slope[like walking on a beach but up hill, more difficult] and you are told to always keep the front of the board up while ,lying on your belly sliding down at a good speed. don't let go before you completely stopped. I know, I had sand in my mouth and face. after that you go up to dizzy lizzy about 15 to 24min depending on your condition. and than down you go. it is fantastic fun and I did it 2x. near by you go 4 wheeling , that hurts your "bum" if you don't stand most of the time. it is all worth while and fun. make sure you have protective clothing you start out at 5 am it is cool but by 10am the sun will burn you to a crisp. and you also can get a sand burn!!. have fun I loved it and I am 70 years old. - gerta m(tripadvisor)

Hyun-min Jeong
2008.03.07

아프리카 오버랜트투어(캠핑투어) 6째날, 나미비아의 대초원 나우클라프공원을 지나서  세계적인 휴양지 스와코프문트까지 

동이 트기전인 이른 새벽에 세스리엄 캐넌(Sesriem canyon)이 있는 tsauchab river로 향하였다. 도착하자 서서히 동쪽에서 아프리카의 해가 떠오른다. 어둠이 거치는 순간, 아프리카는 깨어났다.

오늘은 나미비아의 새벽을 세스리엄캐넌에서 협곡을 탐험하고, 가장 멋진 초원의 모습을 간진한 나우클라프공원을 풍경을 창밖에로 보면서 솔리테어(Solitaire, Namibia)까지 간다. 솔리테어에서 우리는 점심을 먹으면서 조금은 여유를 부린다. 나는 솔리테어의 주변의 모습에 뽕갔다. 얕은 풀들과 황량한 토양의 조화가 더욱 아름답다. 그곳을 뒤로하고 열심히 280km정도를 달려서 우리는 세계적인 휴양지 스와코프문트에 다다른다. 이 스와코프문트는 안젤리나졸리와 브래드피트가 산후조리를 위해 머물렀던 곳으로도 아주 유명한 곳이다. 정말 스와코프문트에 있으면 여기가 나미비아라고는 생각할 수 없는 다른 세계이다.

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